Lincoln, NE events in October 2026

Nebraska in October 2026

• Rand Farm The Frontier Pumpkin Festival

  Oct 10, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  This October, a brand-new pumpkin festival is taking over at Rand Farm Park. The Frontier brings together thousands of pumpkins, live tribute...

  Source: Tourism board

• Dog Friendly Days at Lincoln Castle

  Oct 17, 2026 – Oct 18, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Festival · Admission: unknown

  Explore with Paws on Dog Friendly Days! We know that your four-legged friends enjoy exploring just as much as you, so don't miss the opportunity for...

  Source: Tourism board

• Nebraska Women's Basketball vs. Wayne State

  Oct 23, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• The Big Spook

  Oct 24, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Holiday · Admission: unknown

  The Monster Invasion is back! A week of spooky fun takes over the city with creative installations, themed activities and family-friendly frights...

  Source: Tourism board

• NEW DATE: Chris Stapleton's All-American Road Show

  Oct 26, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Ella Langley

  Oct 30, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Music · Admission: unknown

  Source: Venue

• Nebraska vs. Washington (football)

  Oct 31, 2026 · Lincoln, NE · Sports · Admission: unknown

  NCAA Division I football home game, Nebraska vs. Washington.

  Source: University athletics